Cross-town rivals collide!

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Vandebilt and Ellender are both playoff football teams, so Thursday night’s meeting between the programs was sure to have some big plays. It did. The game featured more than 80 points and was a thriller.

The Vandebilt Catholic football team takes the field, while carrying an American flag. That has been the team’s tradition throughout the season.


Photos by CASEY GISCLAIR | THE TIMES

Vandebilt quarterback Andrew Robison looks to juke Ellender defenders on a designed run play. Robison hurt the Patriots with his legs throughout the game.

Vandebilt linebacker Alec Rios brings down Patriots ball carrier Reginald Williams.


Ellender receiver Brisson Lewis stares at the referee to make sure he’s at the line.

Ellender quarterback Colby Poe barks out instructions to his team at the line of scrimmage before receiving the snap.